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Jun 11, 2022 at 10:44 PM
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Is this drug the weakest of the dopamine blockers? If it is, what makes it more "effective" than the other antipsychotics? Is it more effective?
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Jun 12, 2022 at 07:15 AM
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However, I think it's usually only reserved for treatment-resistant cases of schizophrenia or other forms of psychosis. So, I don't know if it's just considered "more effective" because it is more effective in treatment-resistant cases, or if it's more effective overall. I would have to read some of the literature about it to know that, and I don't know. Also, fun or not so fun fact: clozapine (the active ingredient in Clozaril) is the first Second-Generation Antipsychotic (aka Atypical Antipsychotic). Anyway, it also has a whole slew of potential side effects that can be serious. I was on it once for a little bit. __________________ "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it!” |
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Jun 12, 2022 at 11:13 AM
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I was on it for 6 mths. Made me drool a lot.
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Jun 12, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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Clozapine saved my life. I finally gave in and started it. Yeah I drool at night a lot more but it is worth it. Having to do blood work all the time is the only draw back.
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Jun 12, 2022 at 01:08 PM
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Okay, thanks guys. I will have to read some PubMed literature about it. I guess I just made this thread out of a mixture of curiosity and boredom.
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Jun 17, 2022 at 12:10 PM
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It definitely is the most effective antipsychotic at least in my case (and I've tried all the second gens). Not sure about the weakest of the dopamine blockers, maybe wikipedia will have some info on that. Any questions about my experience with clozaril feel free to PM me (I'm not on it anymore).
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Jul 06, 2022 at 02:25 PM
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Just curious what did you take it for? |
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Jul 07, 2022 at 08:40 AM
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What were you on it for? |
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Jul 09, 2022 at 02:06 PM
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Jul 10, 2022 at 01:11 PM
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yeah that's what my doctor is talking to me about too..ill keep you guys posted if i end up trying it. |
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